Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W vs S9 Pro Laser Engraver
Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)
S9 Pro Laser Engraver leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W shows no advantage of its own. Choose S9 Pro Laser Engraver, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W
Ortur
F2 · Intermediate
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S9 Pro Laser Engraver
Sculpfun
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~800–1050 € | 499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 58 × 55 × 15 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | — | 3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 380 mm | 400 × 410 mm |
| Power (W) | 96 W | 10 W |
| Voltage (V) | 24 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 20000 mm/min | — |
| Declared precision | 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Short side area (mm) | 380 mm | 400 mm |
| Nominal laser power (W) | 20 W | 10 W |
| Laser source technology | diode | diode |
| Maximum travel speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | — |
| Maximum working speed (mm/s) | 333.33 mm/s | — |
| Cut depth per material | 15mm Pine, 10mm Plywood, 8mm Black Acrylic | 15mm wood, 10mm acrylic |
| Laser wavelength (nm) | 445 nm | 450 nm |
| Minimum achievable resolution (µm) | 12.5 µm | 10 µm |
| Autofocus system module | False | False |
| Rotary module included | False | False |
| Passthrough structural slot | True | — |
| Control software interface | lightburn, other | lightburn, other |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB or Wi-Fi. It also offers the proprietary Ortur Laser Explorer app for controlling and sending jobs directly from a smartphone. | Compatible with major engraving software like LightBurn and LaserGRBL. It connects via USB and supports files in NC, BMP, JPG, PNG, and DXF formats. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 925 € vs S9 Pro Laser Engraver 499 € — S9 Pro Laser Engraver wins (+85%)
- Work area: Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W 400×380 mm vs S9 Pro Laser Engraver 400×410 mm — S9 Pro Laser Engraver wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose Laser Master 3 (LM3) 20W if…
it shows no measurable advantage over S9 Pro Laser Engraver on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
Choose S9 Pro Laser Engraver if…
you value price and work area.
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